Spring 2020 NYC Official Visitor Guide

nycgo.com 149 Herbert & Eileen Bernard Museum of Judaica emanuelnyc.org/museum .php  More than 650 pieces of Jewish art from the 14th century to the present—featuring Torah crowns and ornaments, menorah, and a JewishMoroccan wedding dress. 212 744 1400 | Temple Emanu-El, 1 E. 65th St. (Fifth Ave.), NYC 10065  The Hispanic Society of America hispanicsociety.org Museum closed for renovations; library and gallery open by appointment; free off-site pro- gramming. Fine and decorative arts of the Iberian peninsula from pre- history to the present. Research library. 212 926 2234 | Audubon Terrace, 613W. 155th St. (Broadway), NYC 10032  Institute for the Study of the Ancient World isaw.nyu.edu  Exhibitions, public lectures, publications, digital resources, and other programs examine the art and history of the ancient world. ClosedMon. 212 992 7800 | NewYork University, 15 E. 84th St. (Madison–Fifth Aves.), NYC 10028  The Italian American Museum italianamericanmuseum.org  Housed in the century old Banca Stabile storefront, this museum presents the lives of Italian immigrants and their achievements. Open Sat., Sun. (weekdays by appointment only). 212 965 9000 | 155 Mulberry St. (Grand St.), NYC 10013 Jacques Marchais Museum of Tibetan Art tibetanmuseum.org  Built to resemble a rustic Himalayan monas- tery. Extensive collections of Hima- layan artifacts, including sculptures, thangka paintings, ritual artifacts, musical instruments and historic photographs of Tibet. Meditation gardens. Admission. OpenWed.– Sun. 1–5pm (open Sat. only in Jan.). 718 987 3500 | 338 Lighthouse Ave. (St. George Rd.–Terrace Ct.), Lighthouse Hill, Staten Island 10306  The Jewish Museum thejewish museum.org  Presents all-audiences exhibitions and programs exploring art and Jewish culture, from ancient artifacts to modern and contempo- rary art masterworks. Russ & Daugh- ters restaurant within. Admission (free Sat. 11am–5:45pm). ClosedWed. (also Thanksgiving, Rosh Hashanah, YomKippur). 212 423 3200 | 1109 Fifth Ave. (92nd St.), NYC 10128  Leslie–Lohman Museum of Art leslielohman.org  Offers exhibitions and events that present a new per- spective, demonstrating that LGBTQ art is an integral part of the art world. Suggested admission. Bookstore. ClosedMon., Tues. 212 431 2609 | 26 Wooster St. (Canal–Grand Sts.), NYC 10013  The Living Torah Museum theliving torahmuseum.com  Authentic arti- facts from Biblical times, including examples of items mentioned in the Torah, Talmud andMishna. Exhibit of sabbath prohibitions (“melochos”). Gallery of Torah Scholars. Admis- sion. By appointment. Closed Sat. 877 752 6286 | 1601 41st St. (16th Ave.), Brooklyn 11218 The Museum at Eldridge Street Synagogue eldridgestreet.org Tours of this National Historic Landmark building—the first syna- gogue built by Eastern European Jews in America (1887), now a cultural center. Guided tours Sun.– Fri. Admission. Closed Sat., Jewish holidays. 212 219 0302 | 12 Eldridge St. (Division–Canal Sts.), NYC 10002  Museum of Chinese in America mocanyc.org  Dedicated to reclaim- ing, preserving and presenting the history and culture of Chinese people in the U.S.; interactive educa- tional opportunities for families, children, school groups. Museum shop. Exhibitions and walking tours. Admission. ClosedMon. 212 619 4785 215 Centre St. (Howard–Grand Sts.), NYC 10013  Museum of Jewish Heritage—A Living Memorial to the Holocaust mjhnyc .org  The Holocaust, through personal accounts, artifacts, photos and film. Gift shop. Multilingual. Closed Sat., Jewish holidays and Thanksgiving. 646 437 4200 | 36 Battery Pl. (corner of First Pl.), Battery Park City, NYC 10280  National Museum of the American Indian—NY americanindian.si.edu This Smithsonian museum features year-round exhibitions, a kids’ center, performances and events that celebrate the Native cultures of the Western Hemisphere. Bookstore and gift shop. Free. Open daily (except Christmas Day). 212 514 3700 | 1 Bowling Green (Whitehall–State Sts.), NYC 10004 